Chicking participating Ramadan food safety campaign

Authorities expect a surge of customers in abattoirs during Ramadan
and have urged by residents to abide by the municipality’s regulations
to avoid the risk of food contamination.

Food poisoning cases are
more likely in summer since the hot and humid weather enables bacteria
to grow at a faster rate, officials said.

The advice came
yesterday after a one-day seminar organised by the municipality’s public
health services department in collaboration with Meat and Livestock
Australia (MLA) on the preparation and processing of sheep meat to
ensure optimal meat quality and hygiene.

Officials at MLA pointed
out that the top world beef producer in 2012 was the US with an output
of 12 million tonnes, with Brazil coming in at second place with 9
million tonnes, while Australia was placed 7th with 2.5 million tonnes.

The
municipality has clearly defined guidelines for individuals, companies
and cooperatives making use of services provided by the abattoirs in Al
Qusais, Hatta and Al Lisaily.